Born on 9 May 2000 in Flensburg, Juri Knorr plays at centre back. After developing his game in Germany before continuing his progression at FC Barcelona, he went on to establish himself in the Bundesliga with GWD Minden and then Rhein-Neckar Löwen, where he notably won the German Cup in 2023.
Since breaking through at the highest level, the German playmaker has established himself as one of the most promising players of his generation. Known for his vision, creativity and ability to dictate the tempo of a game, Juri Knorr has also made his mark on the international stage with Germany, becoming one of the national team's key players.
“We are very pleased to welcome Juri to Paris Saint-Germain Handball. In recent seasons, he has established himself as one of the best centre backs in Europe. His vision, efficiency in front of goal and leadership will be real assets to our team. His arrival is fully in line with the project we are building and our ambitions for the coming seasons, both domestically and in Europe.”
“Joining Paris Saint-Germain Handball represents an important step in my career. It is a prestigious club, known for its ambition and high standards at the highest level. I’m looking forward to discovering this new environment, meeting my new teammates and the Parisian fans, and giving my all to contribute to the Club’s success in the years to come.”
Position: Centre back
Born: 9 May 2000 in Flensburg
Nationality: German
Height: 1.92m
2017–2018 HSG Ostsee N/G
2018–2019 FC Barcelone B
2019–2021 GWD Minden
2021–2025 Rhein-Neckar Löwen
2025–2027 Aalborg Håndbold
2027–2030 Paris Saint-Germain Handball
Spanish champion: 2019
German Cup: 2023
Danish champion: 2026
Danish Cup: 2026
96 caps, 380 goals
Olympic silver medallist: 2024
European Championship silver medallist: 2026
CONTACTS
Eva Duprat Coordinatrice presse et communication +33 6 37 32 08 08 | Gabrielle Dupuy d’Angeac Communication Sportive Omnisports +33 6 47 48 72 24 |
